peace on earth
At Christmas, I hear the phrase "Peace on Earth" so often - it's become almost meaningless. And especially now, it feels so far away.
The "war" in Iraq is a disaster, with many experts now saying there is little to prevent the country from sinking into an even-more-deadly civil war. The genocide in Darfur is continuing unchecked. And now, the Horn of Africa is teetering on the brink of all-out "holy" war.
I had a really nice Christmas with my family - everyone is healthy and happy and we are all ridiculously priviledged. I am not ungrateful for that. I just felt really disconnected this year from it all -- like I was watching it, not really experiencing it.
I don't want to be so focused on Ethiopia that I miss the real things that are happening right in front of my face. But it is hard.
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It is so hard isn't it? I agree, sometimes we see how lucky we all are and us that are aware of that can start to feel a little detached from it all.
I really hope that all the wars stop, that innocent people stop being killed and that there is peace on earth.
Thinking of you and all the people in Ethiopia right now.
I remember that feeling. There was a time when I was more knowledgeable about Russian current events than I was US. It was all-consuming.
I hope things simmer down in Ethiopia.
Has your agency said anything or sent out any emails? At least at my old agency you could opt to have an escort bring your child to the US if you were adopting from Ethiopia (at least I think it could work that way... I may be incorrect) -- not an ideal option by any means, but I'm wondering if that would still be a possibility. Unless the government shuts down adoptions, there's still a possibility.
'Peace on Earth' does seem to be unattainable as no matter the case there is always some individual or faction determined to quash such attempts.
Yes, once we become connected with other countries,as we have with the adoption process, it IS even more difficult not to feel helpless.
Thinking of you.
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